The back as a subject — the view that comes after the face has turned away, the most anonymous and most intimate part of the body simultaneously. Gavin Dobson describes...
The back as a subject — the view that comes after the face has turned away, the most anonymous and most intimate part of the body simultaneously. Gavin Dobson describes this piece as a memory of him: the figure recalled from behind, the way someone who has left is remembered in bodily terms rather than facial ones.
The distressed board under the oil carries marks from before the painting began — Dobson often works on surfaces that have prior history, which gives the finished piece a layered quality even where the painted marks themselves are simple. Simple lines, tray framed, signed. £450.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gavin Dobson
Gavin Dobson is a painter based in London, known for his vibrant and expressive artworks that often explore themes of identity, sexuality, and personal experience.
His work is characterised by bold colours, dynamic compositions, and a mix of abstract and figurative elements. Gavin frequently draws inspiration from his own life and the broader LGBTQ+ community, creating pieces that resonate with themes of love, desire, and the human form.
Gavin’s work has been exhibited in various galleries across the UK and internationally. Selected exhibitions include at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Drewatts Auction Houses, ING Discerning Eye at The Mall Galleries, Film Four at Somerset House, and A celebration of Contemporary British Painting at The Bermondey Project Space.
In 2024, Gavin was handpicked by Brookfield Properties as their Pride Artist of the Year.
